Army inquiry into brawling senior officers

•  The officers have been transferred to the Army Headquarters pending an investigation into the alleged brawl between them

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

The Chief Executive Officer of The Nelum Pokuna Theater Major General L.S. Balachandra and Brigadier Suresh Perera, Brigadier General Staff of SFHQ in Mullaittivu have been removed from their posts following a brawl which had recently broken out over overtaking the former’s vehicle, the Army said.  

Army Spokesman Brigadier Ravi Herath said the officers had been transferred to the Army Headquarters pending an investigation into the alleged brawl between the officers that took place on February 15 while on their way to attend an event at the Mechanized Infantry Regiment in Dambulla. 

 
In addition to removing them from their positions, several other facilities given to them have also been reduced.  Balachandra was among eight brigadiers who were promoted to the rank of Major General just two weeks ago.  

It was reported that the officers were on their way to Dambulla with their wives. The event at Dambulla had been organized to mark the promotion of Army officers.   
It was reported that the Brigadiers vehicle had overtaken the Major Generals car. Infuriated by this, the Major General had instructed his driver to overtake the Brigadier’s car.